Single vineyard overload. Mom and pop are farming two acres because they are retired and need
something to do. Another vineyard designate wine for the taking.

Invisible winemakers. Come out of the closet (winery)!

Scores. The only scores that matter are those in sporting events where the winner proves his
metal. Why is it that those who can’t make wine, score them?

Limited production. Since when did this equate with high quality? It usually means the production
was limited by the amount of grapes the producer was allocated by the rock star grower or reduced
by the amount of wine that had to be declassified.

Newbies. Would you buy a house from someone who made their first one? Or hire a surgeon who
has only done a few operations?

Hard to get. Just make it clear how to buy it and we can develop a business relationship.

Winemakers of the moment. It is what is in the bottle that matters - no pretenders please.

State shipping restraints. If you love wine, move to California - no bitching, moaning or griping
tolerated. Quit your job, pack up your family, and move. Leave the teetotalers behind.

Where are the monks when we need them. We have to classify all of those vineyards that are
springing up like weeds in my law

Appellation overload. Thank goodness the government has put a stop to all this nonsense. Let’s
face it, many of these appellations are publicity stunts that are served to tout wines from a particular
region.

Wineries that are chronic no shows at tasting events. They leave an impression that they are too
good. Remember, we are the world (of Pinot Noir).